Book description
The acclaimed actress and dedicated activist shares her personal journey of discovery, and destroys outdated ideas about partnership, love and family that will resonate with anyone in an unconventional life situation.Actress and activist Maria Bello made waves with her essay, “Coming Out as a Modern Family,” in the New York Times popular “Modern Love” column, in which she recalled telling her son that she had fallen in love with her best friend, a woman—and her relief at his easy and immediate acceptance with the phrase “Whatever Mom, love is love.” She made a compelling argument about the fluidity of partnerships, and how families today come in a myriad of designs.In her first book, Bello broadens her insights as she examines the idea of partnership in every woman’s life, and her own. She examines the myths that so many of us believe about partnership—that the partnership begins when the sex begins, that partnerships are static, that you have to love yourself before you can be loved, and turns them on their heads. Bello explores how many different relationships—romantic, platonic, spiritual, familial, educational—helped define her life. She encourages women to realize that the only labels we have are the ones we put on ourselves, and the best, happiest partnerships are the ones that make your life better, even if they don’t fit the mold of “typical.”Throughout this powerful and engaging read, Bello shares intimate stories and lessons on how she has come to discover her happiest self, accept who she is, and live honestly and freely, and tells the stories of those who came to her after her Times’ columns, grateful that someone gave voice to their life choices.Whatever...Love Is Love is not a memoir about an actress. It is a frank, raw, and honest book about the way every woman questions the roles she plays in love, work, and life, filled with wisdom, questions, and insights relevant to us all.
Breezy Mustang
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Starshine
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Pepper Mouse
Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
Handsome
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. 🎧 My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. 📚🍳 ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling.
Hyper Kong
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Murder Matter
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
QuantumQuill
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's an essential part of my day. 🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧 ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Nutmeg Riot
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Solitaire
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket – truly amazing! With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. 📱 Carrying stories in my pocket – this app's convenience is a game-changer! 📚🛍️ 💼 Making work hours enjoyable – audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. 💻📖 ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch.
ByteBard
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚
Con Mammoth
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Baked ZD
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design – it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. 🎉 Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks – this app turns errands into epic quests! 🛒📖
Plum Moon
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Devil Chick
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. Audiobooks have never been this immersive – this app transports me to different worlds. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures.
Shadow Gal
ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Glyph
I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient.
The Happy Jock
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Swing Setter
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app! An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Vortex
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Divine Bramble
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience